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SPEAKERS:
May 2nd - Alexander O'Neil, a Retired Springfield Police Officer, foster care survivor and author will speak about his abusive foster care experience and his book "Is There any Love Down Back? The Four Boys", published in 2005. Alexander O'Neil has chosen to release his story and book to give hope to the millions of children in foster care who suffer at the hands of abusive parents. Even though he suffered the sting of abusive foster parents, O'Neil rose above the adversity, found many ways to help others, and in turned he helped himself heal from the wounds. "Is There Any Love Down Back? The Four Boys", takes readers on a whirlwind tour through the childhood of four boys who grew up under horrible foster care in Massachusetts. O'Neil and his brothers -Tony, the oldest; Arnold, O'Neil's twin; and Michael, the youngest -endured the harsh treatment of four foster families. The book begins in 1948 at the home of the first family he remembers. His foster parents replaced love with violence, and the boys were constantly beaten and humiliated. O'Neil suffered a head injury at the hands of his cruel foster mother that still bothers him today.
May 9th - Arlene Miller of the MA Dept. of Environmental Protection will address the club, the subject of her talk will be "Let's Talk Trash". Arlene is the "Municipal Recycling Assistance Coordinator" for western MA and assists over 100 communities in western MA with their recycling programs. She works with communities on their recycling education, waste ban information, school recycling programs, as well as multi family and business recycling issues. Arlene is a former Selectmen in Longmeadow (15 years) and currently serves on both the Longmeadow Recycling Commission as well as the Longmeadow Community Preservation Committee.
MEMBERSHIP CHANGES:
Club President Carol A. Armour was pleased to induct new members Allison E. Ebner of
The Springfield Rotary Club has inducted over 18 new members this year and is close to reaching their membership goal of 20 for the year.
ADDITIONAL CLUB NEWS:
Attention Golfers - The Ranch Golf Club donated a gift certificate for a foursome ($400 value) at the April 18th meeting. The Springfield Rotary will be having a raffle to raise funds to benefit Rotary projects. Tickets are $10 each and 3 for $25. Drawing to be held at the May 16th meeting.
Books an Games - Dr. Mary Anne Herron is still in need of books and games for children. Please bring any extras to the meeting on May 2nd, there will be a collection box in the front of the meeting room.
Big Brother Big Sisters Clothing Drive - On May 16th Big Brother Big Sisters will have a truck parked behind the Basketball Hall of Fame between 11:30 and 2:00 to pick up gently used clothing and small household items. Please bring any unwanted (but in useable condition) clothing, shoes, dishes, books, toys, jewelry or small pieces of furniture.
Springfield's Pancake Breakfast - This event will be coming up on Saturday, May 17th, and purports to be a huge success as has been true every year since its inception. A few volunteers are needed to assist in the handling of ticket sakes. More details to follow soon.
Financial News - Springfield Rotary's Gary Fishlock appeared in the April Issue of "Business to Business" - a local Business Organ. His discussion included the expanded coverage of eligible members of the Springfield Teachers Credit Union to include anyone living or working in the tri-county region, as well as offering a greater variety of lending and account services to its members, based on the availability of audio and computer, (internet) applications Sounds great, Gary!!
UPCOMING EVENTS: ~ May 2, 2008 - Regular Meeting - Speaker: Alex O'Neil ~ May 9, 2008 - Regular Meeting - Speaker: Arlene Miller "Let's Talk Trash" ~ May 14, 2008 - District Assembly West Springfield, MA All members are invited ~ May 16, 2008 - Regular Meeting - Speaker: Dr. Melissa Morriss-Olson ~ May 17, 2008 - Pancake Breakfast Main St, Springfield, MA |
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